Main entry: wail, lament, lamentation, plaint
Definition: a cry of sorrow and grief
Usage: their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward
Main entry: pule, whimper, wail, mewl
Definition: cry weakly or softly
Usage: she wailed with pain
Main entry: roar, ululate, yaup, yawl, wail, howl
Definition: emit long loud cries
Usage: wail in self-pity; howl with sorrow